1812: Congress divides West Florida

Proclamation of Governor David Holmes concerning annexed territory (MDAH Collection)
Proclamation of Governor David Holmes concerning annexed territory

The section between the Pearl and Perdido Rivers became part of the Mississippi Territory, and the area between the Pearl and Mississippi became part of the new state of Louisiana.

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June 12, 1812: United States declares war on Great Britain

Conflict sparked by the British forcing American sailors into the Royal Navy and by trade and border disputes.

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